Questions and Answers
Where did the Philistines encamp?
between Sochoh and Azekah
Who does Sochoh belong to?
Judah
Where did Saul and the men of Israel encamp?
Valley of Elah
What was between the Philistines and Israel as they each stood on a mountain?
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Who came out from the camp of the Philistines?
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What was the champion's name that came out of the camp of the Philistines?
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What was Goliath's height?
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What was on Goliath's head?
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How much was the weight of the coat of mail?
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What did Goliath have on his legs?
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What was between Goliath's shoulders?
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What was Goliath's spear like?
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Weight of Goliath's iron spearhead?
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Who went out before Goliath?
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Goliath said bring a man down to me & if he kills him, the Philistine will become this.
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Saul and his men were this when they heard the words of Goliath.
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How many of Jesse's sons were on the battlefield with Saul?
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Which sons of Jesse were with Saul?
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What did David occasionally do when he left Saul?
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How many days did Goliath present himself before Israel?
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What did Jesse tell David to take to his brothers?
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What did Jesse tell David to carry to the captains of their thousand?
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What was David to bring back to Jesse?
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Who did David leave his supplies with in the Valley of Elah?
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What did all the men do when they saw the champion coming up from the army of the Philistines?
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What did David overhear the men of Israel saying would happen to the man that kills Goliath?
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Whose anger was aroused against David when he overheard him speaking to the men of Israel?
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Who sent for David when he was told that David has spoken with the men of Israel?
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Why does Saul say David cannot go up against the Philistine?
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What did David deliver the lambs from?
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What did David say the Lord would do?
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What did Saul clothe David in?
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What did David try to do when he fastened his sword?
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Why did David take off the armor?
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What did David take in his hand?
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What did David choose from the brook & place in his shepherd's bag?
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When David drew near to Goliath, who went between them?
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What did Goliath say to Israel when he saw David?
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What did Goliath curse David by?
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What did Goliath tell David he would give his flesh to if he comes to him?
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Who did David say he comes to Goliath with?
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Study Notes
Setting and Context
- The Philistines encamped between Sochoh and Azekah, locations in Judah.
- Saul and the Israelite army camped in the Valley of Elah, facing the Philistines.
Goliath's Description
- Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, stood six cubits and a span tall.
- Wore a bronze helmet, bronze armor on his legs, and had a bronze javelin between his shoulders.
- His coat of mail weighed 5000 shekels of bronze, while his spear was likened to a weaver's beam with an iron spearhead weighing 600 shekels.
- A shield-bearer walked before him, highlighting his might.
Israel's Reaction
- Upon hearing Goliath challenge Israel, Saul and his men were dismayed and greatly afraid.
- Goliath taunted Israel for forty days, presenting himself as a champion.
David's Role
- David, son of Jesse, occasionally returned to feed his father's sheep after serving Saul.
- He was sent by Jesse to bring food to his brothers at the battlefield.
- Overheard men discussing the rewards for defeating Goliath: wealth, the king's daughter, and tax exemption for his family.
- Faced anger from his brother Eliab for speaking out about Goliath.
Saul's Doubt
- Saul doubted David's ability to fight Goliath due to David’s youth, as Goliath had been a warrior since his youth.
- David recounted his experience defending sheep from a bear and a lion, expressing confidence that the Lord would deliver him from Goliath.
David’s Preparation
- Saul offered his armor, but David chose to fight without it, indicating he was untested in such gear.
- Instead, David took his staff, sling, and five smooth stones from the brook.
Confrontation Between David and Goliath
- Goliath mocked David upon seeing him, comparing him to a dog and cursing him by his gods.
- Goliath threatened to give David's carcass to the birds and beasts if he approached.
David's Declaration
- David declared to Goliath he came in the name of the Lord, proclaiming the victory of the Lord against the uncircumcised Philistine.
Key Themes
- The contrast between physical might and faith in God is exemplified in David's battle with Goliath.
- David’s determination and reliance on God showcase the strength of faith over fear.
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